SUV is backfiring

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
157,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AAGINVAB
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Backfiring blowing the valve cover gasket's out. Combustion fumes in my crank case.
Oct 14, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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more information on when the back fire happens, has any work been done on the ignition system? An inlet back fire often is a cross firing ignition or even a burnt inlet valve. have you done a compression test as yet to prove cylinder integrity?
Oct 14, 2017 at 9:52 PM
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RENEE L
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Hello AAGINVAB,

If you decide to conduct the compression test yourself here is a link to an article from our site with written step by step instructions, with pictures and video to guide you:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression


If you have any questions or need further advice please reply to your post and one of experts will be happy to help you.

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Renee
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Oct 15, 2017 at 3:38 PM